PESB Invites Applications for Director (Marketing) at Cotton Corporation of India Limited

New Delhi, June 17, 2026: The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has issued Advertisement No. 71/2026 inviting applications for the post of Director (Marketing) in The Cotton Corporation of India Limited (CCIL), a Schedule 'B' Mini Ratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Textiles.

The board-level vacancy will arise on May 1, 2027, and offers an attractive pay scale of ₹1,60,000-₹2,90,000 (IDA).

About Cotton Corporation of India Limited

Established in 1970, The Cotton Corporation of India Limited was initially created as a canalising agency for the import of long and extra-long staple cotton varieties. Over the years, its mandate expanded to include procurement of cotton at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) to ensure remunerative prices for farmers.

As of March 31, 2026:

• CCIL had 983 regular employees, including 170 executives and 813 non-executives.

• The company has its registered and corporate office in Mumbai.

• Authorized capital stood at ₹75 crore, while paid-up capital was ₹25 crore.

• The Government of India holds 100% equity in the company.

Role and Responsibilities

The Director (Marketing) will be a member of the Board and will report to the Chairman and Managing Director.

The selected executive will be responsible for:

• Overall commercial and marketing functions.

• Formulation of business and marketing strategies.

• Expansion of operations in the emerging textile sector.

• Development of policies for future growth.

• Understanding export markets and regulations relating to import and export of textile products.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants should be:

• Engineering Graduates; or

• Graduates with MBA/PGDM from a recognized university or institution.

Experience Requirement

Candidates must possess:

• At least five years of cumulative experience during the last ten years in:

  • Marketing,

  • Sales,

  • Sales Forecasting and Planning, or

  • Business Development.

Experience in the cotton or agri-products sector will be considered desirable.

Age and Employment Status

Eligible candidates may apply from:

• Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs),

• Central Government and All India Services,

• Public Sector Banks and Financial Institutions,

• State PSUs having annual turnover above ₹1,000 crore,

• Private sector companies and joint ventures with annual turnover exceeding ₹1,000 crore.

Preference will be given to candidates from listed private companies.

Pay Scale

The position carries the pay scale of:

₹1,60,000 – ₹2,90,000 (IDA)

Applicants from CPSEs should currently be serving in the scale of:

• ₹1,00,000–₹2,60,000 (IDA) or equivalent levels.

Candidates from the Central Government should be holding posts equivalent to Director level (Level 13 CDA) on a substantive basis.

Tenure

The appointment will be for:

• Five years from the date of joining,

• Or until the date of superannuation,

• Or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Important Dates

How to Apply

Interested candidates are required to submit applications online through the PESB website. Applications must be routed through the proper channel as prescribed in the advertisement.

Incomplete applications or applications received after the prescribed deadline will not be entertained.

Address for Correspondence

Secretary
Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB)
Public Enterprises Bhawan
Block No. 14, CGO Complex
Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003